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Perinatal Sonographer III

Marian Regional Medical Center Santa Maria, California
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The posted compensation range of $65.66 - $78.68 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-487302 Employment Type Full Time Department Diagnostic Imaging Center Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Mon-Fri 8-4:30 Remote No Category Radiology

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Sonographer, you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.

Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.

  • Performs diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound procedures in accordance with department standards, and in keeping with the orders of the referring physician.
  • Operates all ultrasound equipment, computers, and accessories.
  • Demonstrates competency in imaging processing procedures (PACs).
  • Identifies and initiates accurate assessment of life-threatening conditions. Troubleshoots equipment and cooperates with service personnel in order to maintain minimal down time.
  • Maintains and updates the patient log on a daily basis.
  • Responds to changes in work schedule and STAT exams, and demonstrates reliability and proximity when on-call.
Job Requirements

Required

  • Technical School Graduation from an accredited school of Ultrasound and 2-5 years experience performing Ultrasound procedures, upon hire and
  • 2-5 years experience performing Ultrasound procedures
  • 2 years high-risk/level II OB Ultrasound including Fetal Echo.

  • Experienced with US guided invasive fetal procedures including amniocentesis and CVS

  • Basic Life Support - CPR (must be from the American Heart Association), within 30 Days and
  • Registered Cardiac Electr, upon hire or
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, upon hire or
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
  • Registered Vascular Specialist, upon hire or
  • Registered Vascular Technologist, upon hire

Preferred 

  • Experience with AIUM certification process
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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